Leviticus 19:19

"“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD."

Key Reflection

This verse commands a profound shift in behavior, emphasizing that true faith involves loving one's fellow believers as oneself, rather than seeking revenge or harboring resentment. It underscores God’s expectation of his people to reflect his compassion and forgiveness through their interpersonal relationships.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Linen and woolen -The original word is found only here and inDeuteronomy 22:11, where it is rendered “of divers sorts.” It may denote such tissues as linsey woolsey.

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